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The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
‘Ayodhya Ram Mandir' exhibition shut down after objections from Hindu organisations
Following a string of controversies surrounding it, the 'Ayodhya Ram Mandir', model featuring in a commercial exhibition on the Beach Road has been shut down in the city on Saturday (July 26). The scheduled event of 'Sree Seetha Rama Kalyanam' on July 29 was also reportedly called off after serious objections from the members of the Sadhu Parishad and Hindu organisations. It may be remembered that the controversy began when the exhibition organisers reportedly announced plans to conduct 'Sree Seetha Rama Kalyanam' on July 29, charging around ₹3,000 a ticket for a couple. They also allegedly claimed that priests from Bhadrachalam would be participating in the event. In response to their advertisement, the Bhadrachalam Devasthanam responded to the unauthorised use of their name and stated that they are not attending any such event. A formal complaint was submitted to the Endowments Department, which in turn approached the local police. Subsequently, the III Town Police served notices on the organisers. A few days ago, Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad members inspected the model and raised serious objections about the commercialisation of the temple. They strongly objected at collection of ₹50 entry fees and additional charges for prasadams, stalls and sponsorships. They also condemned the plan to conduct a paid 'Sree Seetha Rama Kalyanam' and also warned to stage a protest if the management organises the Kalyanam, charging money.
Hans India
22-07-2025
- Hans India
Complaint filed against creators of Ayodhya Ram temple replica
Visakhapatnam: The replica of Ayodhya Ram temple set up at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam gets into controversy after two months of its establishment. Representatives of Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Bhadrachalam lodged a complaint with III Town Police of Visakhapatnam against the organisers of the 91-ft-tall Ayodhya Ram Mandir. According to their complainant, it was mentioned that priests from Bhadrachalam Devasthanam were arriving for the ensuing 'Seetharama Kalyanam' scheduled at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir on July 29. Ram Mandir organisers took to social media platforms campaigning that the Bhadrachalam priests will be performing the kalyanam in the temple. The organisers are charging Rs 2,999 from each person for the ritual. However, the complainants mentioned that they were not informed by the organisers about the 'kalyanam' and they have no connection with the ritual. They demanded action against the Ram Mandir organisers for collecting ticket money from the devotees under the garb of performing 'Seetharama Kalyanam' with the participation of Bhadrachalam priests. 'The ticket collection and 'kalyanam' should be stopped with immediate effect and a criminal case should be filed against the organisers for violating the law and cheating the people,' informed L Rama Devi, Special Deputy Collector and Executive Officer of Bhadrachalam Devasthanam.
